Electricity and Water Minister receives HSBC delegation

Manama, Sept. 30 (BNA): Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan received an HSBC high-level delegation led by Chief Executive Officer Christopher Russel, who outlined the bank’s initiatives and projects to promote sustainability in its short and long-term strategic plans. These projects support Bahrain's plans to encourage the utilization of renewable energy sources and the application of solutions and technologies to improve energy efficiency. He noted the pivotal role of the banking sector in supporting the Government's projects to develop electricity and water services and diversify their sources. The delegation commended the level of services provided by the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs, noting steps being taken to integrate renewable energy sources into the overall energy mix and encouraging the use of energy efficiency solutions.